Job Overview

Introducing IFI, and why you want to be the State College (Penn State) Ministry Leader with us:

International Friendships, Inc. (IFI) is a Gospel-based ministry.

The mission of IFI is to extend life-changing love and friendship to international college students out of reverence for Jesus.

Our vision is to extend God's love globally in partnership with disciples who make disciples.

We do this by offering services, such as airport pickups, holiday hosting, temporary housing, conversation partnerships, and social events and trips in partnership with the local Church.

IFI is a national and becoming a global ministry.

The ministry leader will reside near or in State College – home of Penn State. They will launch and grow an international student ministry in partnership with the local Church.

Job Description

Overview of the State College Area and Ministry Opportunity:

Penn State University is a very strategic location for international student ministry. It ranks number 19 in the world according to UniRank 2021 and is one of the top 10 largest universities in the United States. There are more than 9,000 international students in State College, which ranks it in the top 15 for international student populations in the United States.

The State College Ministry Leader will:

• Launch a ministry location by building relationships with university staff, establishing partnerships with churches, mobilizing volunteers, and hosting Bible discussions and holiday and cultural events
• Mentor at least one international student and share the love of Jesus on campus
• Register IFI as a recognized student organization, maintain that registration, and maintain a good relationship with other campus international organizations
• Develop and maintain financial and prayer partnerships for the budgeted needs of the role by sharing the vision of the ministry (known as building a support team)

Expected work schedule for the State College Ministry Leader:

• Full- or part-time, flexible schedule
• Occasional evenings and/or weekends for specific ministry needs
• Annual Conferences such as the IFI Staff Retreat

Pay structure for the State College Ministry Leader:

• Requires the development of a ministry partner team that supplies the necessary prayer and financial support to cover salary, benefits, and ministry expenses
• Training provided to develop a team of ministry partners
• The pay range is between $25,709 and $80,000 after the period of support development, based on experience and other factors

State College Ministry Leader Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick, holidays, and more (once eligible)
• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for eligible staff
• Flexible hours and work-from-home availability
• Work for a growing faith-based organization
• Staff care team to support mental, social, and spiritual wellness

Qualifications Needed for State College Ministry Leader, including Spiritual Characteristics

• Adherence to IFI's statement of faith, core values, and policies
• Faithful in sharing the faith and hospitality to international students as well as mentoring believers to do the same
• Well organized, takes initiative, able to work independently or collaboratively
• Flexible and adaptable
• Proficient with technology necessary to the ministry, including Microsoft Office and Google applications, and willing to learn new applications as needed
• Willing to work alongside the National ministry

Education/Experience for the State College Ministry Leader

• Demonstrated experience mobilizing, training, and ministering to people required
• Bachelor degree
• Experience in cross-cultural contexts preferred